Difference between Disable and Invalid

What is the difference between Disable and Invalid?

Disable as a verb is to render unable; to take away the ability. while Invalid as a verb is to exempt from duty because of injury or ill health.

Disable

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to render unable; to take away the ability. to impair the physical or mental abilities of; to cause a serious, permanent injury which has a negative impact on the person's social life. to deactivate a function of an electronical or mechanical device.

Invalid

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not valid; not true, correct, acceptable or appropriate.Intended for use by an invalid.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To exempt from duty because of injury or ill health.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: One who is confined to home or bed because of illness, disability or injuryAny person with a disability.

Example sentence: There is no reason why any legitimate caller should be spoofing an unassigned or invalid number. And providers shouldn't be sued for doing the right thing by blocking illegitimate spoofing.

We hope you now know whether to use Disable or Invalid in your sentence.

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